Early Bird Conference Registration: DevEd 2025
Dates: 11-13 November 2025
Location: State Library Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
Education is a powerful force for development. And yet, global inequities, technological disruption and geopolitical shifts continue to impact access to education in the Asia-Pacific region. It’s time to rethink how we make education work for all learners.
Join the inaugural Development and Education (DevEd) Conference 2025, held from 11–13 November at the State Library Victoria in Melbourne. This conference is hosted by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) in collaboration with the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
DevEd 2025 goes beyond traditional development dialogue.
This 3-day event invites bold thinking and practical collaboration to tackle one big question: How can education systems in the Asia-Pacific be transformed to deliver quality learning for all – now and in the future?
The conference will explore three urgent and interconnected sub-themes:
- Systems transformation: Explore what it takes to build future-fit education systems. From policy shifts to classroom practice, we’ll dive into what works, what can be scaled, and what sustains long-term change.
- Equity and inclusion: For millions, quality education remains out of reach. Learn how inclusive policies and program design can break down barriers – and why context matters in delivering meaningful learning outcomes.
- Foundational learning: Literacy, numeracy and social-emotional skills remain essential – especially in crisis-affected and low-resource settings. This theme explores how we strengthen the foundations for lifelong learning amid disruption.
What sets DevEd 2025 apart?
- A strong regional focus on the Asia-Pacific
- Insightful, evidence-based dialogue
- Spotlight on local innovation and cross-sector collaboration
- Designed to connect researchers, policymakers and practitioners
Whether you’re influencing national education policy, implementing large-scale development programs, funding education initiatives, or working to strengthen systems at a regional level – DevEd 2025 is your opportunity to help shape a new vision for education in the region.